

Bangkok Music Day
Once again, the Dishonorable Edward Pastanga and Wilhelmus von N teamed up for a musical event, in this case, even a double bill! Yonlapa Last Saturday was Bangkok World Music Day, which took place at The One Bangkok, the latest giant Department Store in a presumably never-ending series… With 5 stages and 30 (unknown to us) bands, there was bound to be something worth listening to. And later that evening, the Speakerbox had their Rock N’ Roll Night with Razorback, Johnny Lod


Grumpy Old Men in Hong Kong
Late October, the Dishonorable Edward Pastanga and I visited Wilhelmus von N 's place, as we had been invited once again for a vinyl evening. I had prepared myself by digging up some old singles and albums from my collection, as well as buying a new platter: Go Go Crankin’ - Paint The White House Black … Afterwards, we sat down in his vinyl sanctuary, opened the beers, and started playing some discs, which is a kind of ancient ritual for us by now. Most of the brought alo


Music In The Air
Earlier this month, I was pleasantly surprised to see the announcement of a new musical event on the 14th. Most of the names of the...


One Night In Bangkok
Last Friday night was fun thanks to my old friend Wilhelmus van N, who alerted me to a performance by the (in?)famous Midnight Ramblers,...


Chico Freeman & Reto Weber Quartet - Buddha Jazz
Earlier this month I suddenly noticed something different on my Instagram feed... I follow several jazz & blues cafes there, just to see...


Rumble at Green Room Bangkok
Last week my friend Leo asked if I was interested in joining him for a visit to Green Room as they had 'some live music' there. As I'm...


Ancient City & Music
Walking through the old center of Utrecht, admiring old buildings, sculptures, and ending the day with a concert by a band dating from...


Live On Stage In Bangkok
Over the years I have enjoyed live performances a lot, but by now I avoid big names in large concert halls, just not worth it. The last...